About
- Duration: 3hrs 06min, 1 intermission
- Sung in: Italian
- Subtitles: English
- Venue: Arena di Verona
- Festival: Opera Festival 2026
- Production: Stefano Poda
Nabucco will be performed as part of the 2026 Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona in the modern production by Stefano Poda.
This staging combines the dramatic music of Giuseppe Verdi with a clear, symbolic visual language.
Through precise lighting, geometric stage design, and a reduced colour palette, Stefano Poda creates a concentrated and powerful interpretation of the work.
In the monumental setting of the Arena di Verona, this results in a striking synthesis of architecture, music, and staging.
Here you will find all performance dates as well as information on seating categories and booking options for Nabucco 2026.
Ticket information
- Select your preferred date and book directly.
- E-tickets are sent by email after purchase (print@home).
Nabucco at the Arena di Verona
Nabucco has been one of the defining productions of the Arena di Verona for decades.
The monumental architecture of the amphitheatre enhances the dramatic power of the choral scenes and creates a unique atmosphere.
International soloists, chorus, and orchestra of the Arena di Verona perform as part of the summer festival.
The Production by Stefano Poda
The interpretation by Stefano Poda avoids traditional monumental historicism and instead focuses on a symbolically charged, visually reduced aesthetic.
Light, space, and the human body form the central elements of this production.
In the vast space of the Arena di Verona, this clear visual language gains a particular intensity.
Story of Nabucco
At the centre of the opera is the Babylonian king Nabucco, who conquers Jerusalem and declares himself a god.
After a dramatic downfall, he loses his sanity and ultimately recognises his guilt.
Giuseppe Verdi composed Nabucco in 1842. With the famous chorus Va, pensiero, the opera became a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento.
In the open-air setting of the Arena di Verona, the work unfolds with exceptional dramatic intensity.
Tickets & Opera for Nabucco 2026
Opera tickets for Nabucco are available in various seating categories.
Depending on the category, seats in the Arena di Verona offer different perspectives of the stage and production.
The full 2026 season schedule as well as further information on opera in Verona can be found on our overview page Opera in Verona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nabucco 2026
When will Nabucco 2026 be performed in Verona?
Nabucco will be performed on selected dates in 2026 as part of the Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona.
How long is Nabucco?
The performance lasts approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes, including intermissions.
How do I get tickets to Nabucco in Verona?
Tickets for Nabucco in Verona can be booked online. After purchase, e-tickets are sent by email.
Where does Nabucco take place in Verona?
The performance takes place at the Arena di Verona, the historic Roman amphitheatre in the city centre.
